James Whitey Bulger jury questionnaire asks about mobsters, drugs

The initial screening of hundreds of potential jurors in the James "Whitey" Bulger case continues Wednesday.

A pool of more than 700 people will fill out forms and field questions in the crime boss' murder trial. Bulger, 83, is accused of taking part in 19 killings during his time as the head of the Winter Hill Gang, prosecutors allege.

Among the 51 questions, jurors are also asked about their feelings about organized crime and the sale of marijuana.

"Do you have any concerns regarding organized crime that would prevent you from acting as a juror in this case?" and "Do you have any opinions about drug laws that would make you unable to decide this case on the evidence presented and the law as stated by the court," are two of the questions.

Three of Bulger's former mob associates who are cooperating with the government are expected to be the prosecution's star witnesses.

Once the jury pool is winnowed down, potential jurors will be questioned individually later this week.

Twelve regular jurors and six alternates will be chosen.

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